Amygdalin

INCI: AMYGDALIN

CAS Number
29883-15-6
Function
skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not approved for cosmetic use; poses cyanide toxicity risk via beta-glucosidase hydrolysis

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Amygdalin is prohibited in cosmetics due to cyanide toxicity risk from enzymatic hydrolysis and is not approved for use in the US.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

cyanogenic_glycoside eu_prohibited cyanide_risk systemic_toxicity avoid

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amygdalin safe in cosmetics?

Amygdalin is prohibited in cosmetics due to cyanide toxicity risk from enzymatic hydrolysis and is not approved for use in the US. The EU classifies Amygdalin as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Amygdalin allowed in the EU?

Amygdalin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amygdalin do in cosmetics?

Amygdalin functions as: skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29883-15-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amygdalin?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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